Alavés Ends Barcelona’s 100-Point Dream As Sevilla Completes Stunning Comeback

Fresh off their El Clásico victory and title parade, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona arrived at Mendizorroza on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, needing three wins to match the all-time league record of 100 points. However, the champions were stunned by a motivated Alaves team fighting for top-flight survival.

Alaves Stun the Champions

Despite dominating possession, a rotated Barcelona side struggled to break down a compact Alaves defense.

• The Decisive Moment: In first-half stoppage time, Ibrahim Diabate capitalized on a defensive lapse following an Antonio Blanco header to fire past Wojciech Szczesny.
• Squad Rotation: Hansi Flick handed a professional debut to 21-year-old center-back Alvaro Cortes, who was a bright spot in an otherwise sluggish performance. Marcus Rashford, currently on loan from Manchester United, provided energy on the wing but couldn’t find an equalizer.
• Standings Impact: The win moves Alaves up to 15th place, taking them one point clear of the relegation zone with two games remaining.

Sevilla’s Thrilling Escape at La Ceramica

Earlier in the evening, Sevilla pulled off one of the season’s most dramatic comebacks to secure their safety.

• Early Disaster: Hosts Villarreal took a commanding 2-0 lead within 20 minutes through goals from Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze.
• The Fightback: Sevilla responded before the break with goals from Oso and Kike Salas. The turnaround was completed in the 72nd minute when Akor Adams struck the winner.
• Off-field Buzz: The victory comes amidst heavy rumors that former captain Sergio Ramos is nearing a deal to take over the club with an investment firm.

Espanyol Finally Breaks the Curse

In Barcelona, Espanyol ended a nightmare 18-game winless run—their first victory of 2026—by defeating Athletic Bilbao 2-0.

• The Scorers: Second-half goals from Pere Milla and veteran Kike Garcia secured the three points.
• Emotional Scenes: Coach Manolo Gonzalez was seen in tears after the final whistle, as the win moved the club to 14th place, three points clear of the drop.

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